Barbershop Arrangements from House of Joseph Music
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These hymn and gospel arrangements are free. You are welcome to use them in your quartets and choruses. Learning tracks for all of my free arrangements may be downloaded at the link provided under each title.
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD Perhaps the most well-known of all hymns, dating from the 15th century. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/kfye8riqri for learning tracks.
ABIDE WITH ME This arrangement is creative yet simple and delightful to sing. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/14p28m7uf6aw36auosx8 for learning tracks. Excellent vocal tracks are available from Tony De Rosa. Contact him at advocals@mac.com
ALL THINGS BRIGHT MEDLEY A delightful medley of "All Things Bright and Beautiful", "For the Beauty of the Earth", and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty". Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/lhgin07b59 for learning tracks. Vocal learning tracks by Shawn Thomas, http://www.sgtproductions.com
AMAZING GRACE This one has a nice touch of down-home gospel flavor. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/ilfjgie5bm for learning tracks.
ARISE AND SING A JOYFUL SONG A contemporary hymn by Rev. Brian Penney of Heart & Voice, http://heartandvoice.weebly.com Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/uelqjps8mi for learning tracks.
CAST THY BURDEN UPON THE LORD From the oratorio "Elijah" by Felix Mendelssohn, 1846. Simple and easy, yet embodies the essence of the classical hymn style. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/vfj3g2rsnx7ufv3i0vng for learning tracks.
DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY This old traditional song was a big hit in the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/o0erqf16dy for learning tracks.
DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY In a powerful 8-part mixed arrangement! Click here for the score. In addition to my own instrumental learning tracks, we have excellent vocal tracks by our friend Daniel Gillis, who has graciously shared them with us. You can download them all at www.box.net/shared/n9cx4x9tps.
DOXOLOGY (Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow) Probably the most well-known benediction for worship services. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/ipq7o7ponp84ytjo9f1mwma9biju9gsq for learning tracks.
ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE Commonly known as the Navy Hymn, this song has many different lyrics. Click here for the Navy version. Vocal tracks available from Randy Rogers, www.tunesfor4.com. Click www.box.net/shared/ycnxhjk32h for my learning tracks plus the Marine and Coast Guard versions.
GOD BE WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN An easy arrangement with a dramatic tag. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/x977aggo30 for learning tracks.
GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD The exquisitely beautiful song by John Stainer, from the 1887 oratorio "The Crucifixion". Based on John 3:16-17. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/ff6fb4db7efbe3e42df0 for learning tracks.
HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME A fresh look at an old standard, with a nice key change! Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/9yzo5gguve for learning tracks.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY A very dramatic arrangement. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/apgsjz7dlj for learning tracks.
IN THE GARDEN The lyrical beauty of this hymn is elegantly showcased in this sensitive arrangement. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/fqpibgjcfg for learning tracks.
JOYFUL, JOYFUL, WE ADORE THEE Based on the melody from Beethoven's beloved "Ode to Joy", this arrangement is rich in the classical tradition. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/kk1f7ty865 for learning tracks. High quality vocal tracks are also available from the excellent Tony De Rosa. Contact him at advocals@mac.com
LORD, HAVE YOUR WAY WITH ME A new original hymn, perfect for devotional services. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/d5y1xbuaow21tnjdqdku for learning tracks.
LORD, HAVE YOUR WAY WITH ME Arranged for SATB. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/bjsgvxbjrqxv1kkzh1ie for learning tracks.
LOVE AT HOME Another old favorite, this was our wedding song. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/flbrbu23gy for learning tracks.
MEN OF GOD, BEHOLD HE CALLS US A rousing and majestic new hymn by Brian Penney of Heart & Voice, http://heartandvoice.weebly.com Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/3k2hlu1mzv for learning tracks. Vocal learning tracks by Shawn Thomas, http://www.sgtproductions.com
NEARER, MY GOD MEDLEY "Nearer, My God, to Thee" and "I Need Thee Every Hour" complement each other well in this moving medley. Features several tenor melody passages. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/qilcf9eo8f for learning tracks.
NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE A beautiful and dramatic treatment of this timeless hymn. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/0ol0fz9o21 for learning tracks.
O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST An early 18th century hymn rings with majesty in this magnificent arrangement. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/kt392y23yng5m2iq98dl for learning tracks.
RISE UP, O MEN OF GOD A majestic and dramatic treatment of this timeless classic! Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/b0x89lf9c7 for learning tracks.
SEVENFOLD AMEN The beloved benediction by 19th century composer John Stainer. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/c60baafb39c3b4ce51a6 for learning tracks.
SOFTLY NOW THE LIGHT OF DAY A little gem of a hymn, short and sweet, easy to sing. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/5tr4nr58c1814b7fh4hc for learning tracks.
SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER A very elegant arrangement that is easy to sing, yet embodies the full spiritual essence of this beloved old hymn. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/4rkc63mqm0 for learning tracks. Vocal tracks also available from Tony De Rosa, advocals@mac.com
SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT (!) ...with a sweet, sweet tag! I can't give this one away because it's under copyright, but you can order it from the Barbershop Harmony Society for just the cost of the copies. Catalog #203489.
THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU with sevenfold amen, by Peter Lutkin. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/9v6heltxgidrnjp7ik642kv11orp0pq4 for learning tracks.
THE OLD ACCOUNT WAS SETTLED LONG AGO Written in 1902, this song has become a gospel standard, recorded by many great groups, including the Statler Brothers, Bill Gaither, Johnny Cash, and the Carter Family. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/b26s322idcqbnbl9gv0h for learning tracks.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY Sings easily, but delivers a joyful exuberance! Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/6ecg9rxe9nzpakdfrj8s for learning tracks.
WHO AM I The classic southern gospel song from 1965 by the great Rusty Goodman. I can't give this one away because it's under copyright, but you can order it from the Barbershop Harmony Society for just the cost of the copies. Catalog #206775.
Christmas Collection
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH A dazzling new arrangement that will bring your audience to its feet! Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/lebn1yh5ie for learning tracks.
DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH This simple, straightforward arrangement has easy-to-understand modern English lyrics and a real whiz-bang tag! Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/50my0yuifnz46u9xrk5b for learning tracks.
DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/xqvs0sw58fhlri4plex9 for learning tracks.
GLAD TIDINGS MEDLEY A delightful medley of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen", "Stars Were Gleaming", and "Ding Dong Merrily on High". Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/0cmi7vpc58s7kl94lpyv for learning tracks.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (Show Version) A rockin' southern gospel arrangement of this old Christmas favorite! Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/b2gmlicesu for learning tracks.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (Hymn Version) A simple, straightforward hymn arrangement, excellent for caroling! Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/lott9sq2tkwjaqc0rddd for learning tracks.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/c0bw2wxn2ast2qb8n52p for learning tracks.
GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE A simple, straightforward hymn arrangement, easy to sing. Excellent for caroling! Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/ygsau8x0r7sixu1xb6xc for learning tracks.
GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/oyzcifpk70nszga18zgw for learning tracks.
GOOD KING WENCESLAS Another easy hymn-style arrangement, good for caroling. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/ed5oryhl2txvuxzic18h for learning tracks.
GOOD KING WENCESLAS (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/0q7p84jed8kcelcgstih for learning tracks.
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING A rousing, high-spirited number, an exuberant celebration of our Savior's birth. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/qq7knebkt1 for learning tracks.
HURON CAROL Native to the Huron tribe of the Wyandotte Indian Nation, this song is well known and loved by Canadians form coast to coast. This arrangement features a low tag or a high tag. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/s8bdmfefbq4i5i4d17cn7pbrxywa07vv for learning tracks.
JOY TO THE WORLD This arrangement really rocks in the southern gospel style. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/m5cvy4cv03 for learning tracks. Vocal tracks available from Daniel Gillis at www.VocalHarmonies.com. Click here to listen to his full mix!
LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING (Men's Version) Arranged as a classical chorale, an elegant treatment of this beloved old Christmas hymn. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/ylih5mutnvei31iy80nlfz4uioel7qvl for learning tracks.
LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/yi3mp980s7zt9ragb1yzbp5qhhfm5bom for learning tracks.
O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL (Men's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/qhpba16s83 for learning tracks.
O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/rvdnsrbq8qymgz3hgrul for learning tracks.
OH, HUSH THEE, MY BABY For women only, a sweet and simple lullaby from the LDS Children's Songbook. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/rgjiu06nalotjsfzuwt4 for learning tracks.
SILENT NIGHT (Men's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/fpjhzup77pm4fqhwivtk2gu7d7m31rt4 for learning tracks. Vocal tracks by Kohl Kitzmiller, www.kksounds.com
SILENT NIGHT (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/oxwkouk20gfeumisv92yjcxakovvmq9x for learning tracks.
SILENT NIGHT A lovely and lyrical duet for soprano and alto with an obbligato part for violin, flute, or oboe. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/ub3r9pvzmi for learning tracks.
THE BIRTHDAY OF A KING Easy enough for the average chorus, yet powerful and majestic! Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/gfzcs0bab0q74odkfzvt3usmdkpldye0 for learning tracks.
THE FIRST NOEL A fresh new intro and tag make this arrangement very special. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/68hfxcqe2o for learning tracks. Vocal tracks available from Daniel Gillis at www.VocalHarmonies.com. Click here to listen to his full mix!
WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE A straightforward hymn arrangement, perfect for caroling! Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/1dra2kd9lg75mln5fug2 for learning tracks.
WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/us7l2urzhmz2d439451p for learning tracks.
WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (Men's Version) "What Child Is This?" and "We Three Kings" go together like peas and carrots in this easy medley. A majestic tag with a classic deceptive cadence gives it a dramatic finish. Click here for the score. Click www.box.net/shared/mkyo78urh9 for learning tracks. Vocal learning tracks by Shawn Thomas, http://www.sgtproductions.com
WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/274bea2ffda7742cde44 for learning tracks.
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS Another great caroling arrangement! Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/48in9ijmldqd8ti1be4b for learning tracks.
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/0kzpkqg6bm24qd7lc9f7 for learning tracks.
WITH WONDERING AWE (Men's Version) A little-known but delightful Christmas carol. This straightforward arrangement sings easily and complements the tune perfectly. Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/ac0ac89b6d34f63affdd for learning tracks.
WITH WONDERING AWE (Women's Version) Click here for the score. Click www.box.com/s/5512053ff10c5d5b0a26 for learning tracks.
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